MHG56197 - Rail bridge - Accommodation Area, Evanton Airfield, Alness
Summary
A rail bridge with gun emplacements that were noted by ARCH's Evanton Wartime Remains project in 2013.
Type and Period (2)
- GUN EMPLACEMENT (Second World War - 1939 AD? to 1945 AD?)
- ROAD BRIDGE (Unknown date)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
This is a rail bridge of unknown but likely post medieval or modern date, that crosses the tracks towards Evanton Airfield/ Newton of Novar Airfield.
Gun emplacements on this bridge were noted by ARCH's Evanton Wartime Remains project in 2013. Gun mounts survived on top of the railway bridge leading to the camp at Newton Road North. The same type of mount can be seen in some of the pillboxes on the airfield. Contributors: Alasdair Cameron, Alan Kinghorn. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 6173 6710 (15m by 13m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH66NW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | ALNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- http://www.archhighland.org.uk/evanton-wartime-remains.asp (Link to ARCH project page)
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